Dascyllus aruanus

Damselfishes

  • White-tailed damselfish
  • Dreibinden-Preußenfisch
  • Markiezinnetje
  • Demoiselle à trois bandes noires
  • Damisela de tres bandas
  • Damigella codabianca

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species is found in a sheltered zone
  • The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally living in a group
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 10 cm
  • Maximum age known : 6 year(s)
  • The animal feeds mainly on small invertebrates that it gleans on the seafloor.
  • Diet : Algae - Zooplankton -
  • The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!